2007 Nissan Navara vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 862 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Navara | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |
